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 Our Safety Patrols in Action! 🐾
Our Haycock Safety Patrols, led by PE teacher Jim Wilcox, do an amazing job helping keep our Cougars safe during arrival and dismissal each day! From welcoming students with a friendly smile to helping everyone start their morning safely, our patrols demonstrate leadership and responsibility. Thank you to Mr. Wilcox and our dedicated Safety Patrols for helping make Haycock a safe and welcoming place for all!
Dear Haycock Families,
I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend and is ready for another week of learning and fun at Haycock!
Boosterthon is in full swing! Keep those donations and activities coming so we can reach our goal. You’ll find more information at the bottom of the Haycock Hello.
On Wednesday evening, we celebrated our third-grade team at the FCPS Impact Awards. It was wonderful to hear about the individuals and groups who have made a difference in student achievement and other aspects of school life. We were especially proud to hear about the impact our own third-grade team has made. Congratulations to the team!
We’re launching our composting program this week. Thank you to Nisha Bhatia, our new Family Liaison, for all her hard work getting it ready. We’re excited to reduce our waste and do more to care for the environment.
FCPS schools will be open on a regular instructional schedule on Veterans Day, November 11. Under the updated school calendar, Veterans Day is a regular school day for students. SACC and before- and after-school care will be closed because the program follows a separate holiday and operating schedule.
I hope everyone has a great week!
With appreciation for your partnership,
Jeremy Ferrara, Principal jcferrara1@fcps.edu
Heather Boyd, AP HABoyd@fcps.edu
Krystal Styles, AP krstyles@fcps.edu
- Monday, October 12: School Planning Day - No School for Students
- Friday, October 16: Haycock Fit Games
- Wednesday, October 21: PTA Meeting- Virtual
- Friday, October 23: SCA Spirit Day: Mismatch Day
- Friday, October 30: Storybook Character Day (no masks, no weapons, no face paint)
- Tuesday, November 10: PTA STEAM Night
FCPS Calendar: 2026-27
Keeping Our Haycock Community Safe
As our students and families travel to and from school each day, please remember to use extra caution when driving on the roads surrounding Haycock. Be especially mindful of children and pedestrians, follow posted traffic signs and speed limits, and take a few extra moments to look carefully before turning, parking, or pulling away. If you are dropping off or picking up a student during arrival and dismissal, you must use our Kiss and Ride area. Please do not drop students off at other places as it is not safe and can cause traffic issues.
Thank you for slowing down, staying alert, and helping us keep our Cougars and Haycock community safe!
Get2Green Opportunity
Do your part to mitigate climate change: Save trees!
Trees do an excellent job storing carbon and cooling the earth. Join in a community effort to save trees from invasive vines in the Haycock Longfellow Park on Sunday, November 8th, from 2-4 pm. We’ll be led by trained Tree Rescuers. No prior experience or great physical strength necessary. Supplies provided, but if you have garden tools and gloves, please bring them. All ages are welcome although elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone will meet at the Temple Rodef Shalom (2100 Westmoreland Street) parking lot. Go to the back of the parking lot where the dumpsters are located. We’ll have sign-in tables there. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044FA8AE2BA57-66560614-copy#/
Volunteers In The Library
Hello! I'm Mrs. Cater, the new librarian at Haycock! I'm excited to welcome volunteers back to the library. If you are interested in shelving books and/or helping students find books during checkout, please register to volunteer online. Here’s the link. Once you are registered to volunteer, Nisha Bhatia, our volunteer coordinator and family liaison coordinator. Please email me: alvanhartenc@fcps.edu with any questions. All parents, grandparents and members of the community are welcome to volunteer for any amount of time weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss-and-ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are available.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Safe Routes to School Survey
- Immunization Events
- Celebrating Our Principals
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌎🎉
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15th through October 15th! Our FLES teachers, Ms. Martinez and Ms. Borges, created beautiful, colorful displays outside their classrooms to recognize this important month. Thank you for bringing such a festive touch to our Haycock hallways!
Haycock Fit Games Are This Week!
Haycock Fit Games
Haycock Fit Games
Help us reach our goal of $45,000 for new playground equipment and a color copier for the main office. If we get there, our school leaders will compete in an inflatable costume obstacle course! We’ve already raised over $34,000! Every donation gets us closer!
Our goal is within reach and we are closer to unlocking our Great Wolf Lodge reward: WATERPARK DAY PASSES FOR ALL! Make sure you’re registered on mybooster.com to get your digital day pass. PLUS The class that raises the most money per student will get an in-school baking class from Giggles and Sprinkles!
Our Haycock Fit Games are coming up THIS FRIDAY. We can’t wait to celebrate! 🎉 Check out our FAQ and learn more HERE. Questions? Kira.moore09@gmail.com or srvmccarthy@gmail.com
2026 Reflections Art Contest
Calling all Haycock artists! It’s time to get creative! Haycock students are invited to participate in the 2026 National PTA Reflections Art Contest and share what this year’s theme means to them:
“What My Culture Means to Me”
Students can submit original work in one of six categories:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Musical Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts.
For more than 50 years, the Reflections program has encouraged students across the country to explore their creativity, express themselves, and celebrate the arts.
Entries are due Thursday, November 5. More information can be found here: Entry Form & Rules. Paper entry forms will also be available in the school library.
Questions? Contact HaycockReflections@gmail.com.
FCPS Cares
Take a moment to acknowledge and affirm a Haycock staff member when they go above and beyond in demonstrating care and dedication that ensures every one of our students is seen, heard, and valued. FCPS Cares.
 Congratulations to Our Third Grade Team! 🎉
On Wednesday, October 7th, our third grade team received the FCPS Impact Award for Student Achievement & Success! Through their collaboration and commitment to providing rigorous math instruction for all students, the team increased SOL Pass Advanced rates from 59% to 83%! They also foster a strong sense of community and belonging through meaningful student experiences. Congratulations to our third grade team on this well-deserved recognition!
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